Telba(Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink) Recipe

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Telba(Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flax seed
  • 6 cups hot water
  • 1 -2 tbsp honey , to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat a cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add the flaxseed and dry roast it in the skillet, stirring, for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Place the toasted flaxseed in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. Sift through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl.
  3. Add the hot water to the flaxseed, stir and let set for about 10-20 minutes to allow solids to settle out.
  4. Strain into a pitcher, add honey and chill before serving.
  5. Note:.
  6. Toasted, unhulled barley and sunflower seeds are sometimes added to telba for additional flavor.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 271.84 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.87g 31%
Sodium 20.14mg 1%
Potassium 387.99mg 8%
Total Carbs 18.89g 6%
Sugars 6.11g 24%
Dietary Fiber 12.78g 51%
Protein 8.52g 17%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 151.9mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.42 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.88g 31%
Sodium 5.96mg 1%
Potassium 114.78mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.59g 6%
Sugars 1.81g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.78g 51%
Protein 2.52g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 44.9mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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